Table Of Contents - Honda CRF450X 2017 Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook

Contents
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY ..............................1
Important Safety Information .............................2
Important Safety Precautions .......................2
Loading ...............................................................3
Accessories & Modifications ..............................4
Safety Labels .......................................................5
OPERATING CONTROLS .............................7
Operation Component Locations ........................8
BEFORE RIDING ............................................9
Are You Ready to Ride? ...................................10
Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride? ..................11
Pre-ride Inspection ......................................11
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......13
Safe Riding Precautions .............................14
Starting & Stopping the Engine ........................15
Preparation ..................................................15
Fuel Valve ...................................................15
Starting Procedure ......................................15
Flooded Engine ...........................................16
How to Stop the Engine ..............................16
Shifting Gears ...................................................17
Braking ..............................................................18
Parking ..............................................................19
Post-ride Inspection ..........................................20
Break-in Guidelines ..........................................21
SERVICING YOUR HONDA ........................23
Before You Service Your Honda
The Importance of Maintenance .......................24
Maintenance Safety ...........................................25
Important Safety Precautions .....................25
Maintenance Schedule ......................................26
General Competition Maintenance ...................29
Before & After Competition Maintenance .......33
Between Motos & Practice Maintenance ...33
After Competition Maintenance .................33
Service Preparations
Maintenance Component Locations .................35
Seat ....................................................................36
Fuel Tank ..........................................................37
Subframe Upright Position ...............................39
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Service Procedures
Fluids & Filters
Fuel System .......................................................41
Engine Oil .........................................................43
Transmission Oil ...............................................46
Coolant ..............................................................48
Air Cleaner ........................................................51
Crankcase Breather ...........................................53
Engine
Throttle ..............................................................54
Clutch System ...................................................56
Hot Start Lever ..................................................60
Spark Plug .........................................................61
Exhaust Pipe/Muffler ........................................62
Spark Arrester ...................................................65
Valve Clearance ................................................66
Piston/Piston Rings/Piston Pin .........................76
Chassis
Suspension ........................................................84
Brakes ...............................................................88
Wheels ...............................................................92
Tires & Tubes ....................................................93
Side Stand .........................................................95
Drive Chain .......................................................96
Steering Damper ...............................................99
Additional Maintenance Procedures ...............102
Electrical
Battery .............................................................104
Headlight & Taillight ......................................106
Appearance Care .............................................108
ADJUSTMENTS FOR COMPETITION ...111
Front Suspension Adjustments .......................112
Rear Suspension Adjustments .........................126
Suspension Adjustments for Track
Conditions .......................................................130
Suspension Adjustment Guidelines ................131
Carburetor Adjustment & Tuning Tips ...........134
Steering Damper Adjustment ..........................141
Steering Damper Adjustment Guidelines .......142
Chassis Adjustments .......................................143
Gearing ............................................................144
Tire Selection for Track Conditions ...............145
Personal Fit Adjustments ................................146
TIPS ................................................................147
Transporting Your Motorcycle ........................148
Storing Your Honda ........................................149
You & the Environment ..................................151
Troubleshooting ..............................................152
TAKING CARE OF THE UNEXPECTED ...153
If a Fuse Blows ...............................................154
If Your Battery Is Low (or Dead)....................155
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ..................157
Vehicle Identification ......................................158
Specifications ..................................................159
Torque Specifications ......................................160
Emission Control Systems ..............................164
Oxygenated Fuels ...........................................166
Competition Logbook .....................................167
Optional Parts List ..........................................169
Spare Parts & Equipment................................170
Wiring Diagram ..............................................171
CONSUMER INFORMATION ...................173
Authorized Manuals ........................................174
Warranty Coverage .........................................175
Warranty Service .............................................176
Contacting Honda ...........................................177
Your Honda Dealer .........................................178
The Honda Rider's Club (USA only) .............179
INDEX ............................................................180
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